Pollux

noun

Pol·​lux ˈpä-ləks 

1

: one of the Dioscuri

2

: a first-magnitude star in the constellation Gemini

Word History

Etymology

Latin, modification of Greek Polydeukēs

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Pollux

noun

Pol·​lux ˈpäl-əks 

: a bright star in Gemini

Etymology

derived from Latin Pollux "Pollux, one of the twin heroes of Greek mythology," from Greek Polydeukēs "Pollux" see Word History at gemini